Are They White Men or Negroes At The Orpheum
Two local men bet on whether Hibbert and Warren, performers in The Pianist, are white or negro based on stage makeup. A lively wager unfolds as observers debate skin tone, with one observer finally conceding the performers fooled many with their blackface routines. The joke ends when the bet shifts to $100 and the two men reveal the performers are white, though praised for their convincing transformation. Eddie Boyden reports.
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Orpheum
Fred
Gus Hibbert
Cork
Walts
Hibbert
Warren
Steff
South
Hibbert Warren
Gua Hibbert
Judge Sets New Trial Motion in Port Orden Case
United States district court judge C HM Manfford yesterday set the motion for a new trial in a case tied to Henrico at Port Orden. The event occurred on the evening of May 5.
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C. HM. Manfford
United States District Court
Es Tder
Henrico
Port Orden
Marine Monster Caught At Sea Exhibition
A six foot long marine monster was hauled from deep waters and is on display at the local store. The creature is described as a mud shark with no useful properties as food and is likely to be used as fertiliser. The find drew interest from fishermen and observers alike.
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Habermeen
Strauss May Be Sent to Japan
Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt era appointee Oscar Strauss considered for a Japan post. The text notes Strauss as former secretary of commerce and labor and mentions possible roles in Turkey and Italy, with uncertainty about further confirmations and Newberry's potential acceptance or decline.
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Strauss
Japan
Washington
U. P
Tatte Aaid
Con
Oscar Strauass
Commerce and Labor
Roosevelt
Wader
Turkey
Hether Trumanberry
Italy
Lloyd Grissom
Newberry
Broker Convicted Of Misappropriating 72000 In Stocks
Buffalo March 6. U S. reporter Meadows a broker was convicted of misappropriation of 72000 paid for the purchase of stocks by W E Silverthorn. Meadows was convicted of larceny in the first degree.
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Buffalo
N. Y
U. PH. G. Meadows
W. E. Silverthorn
Meadows
Shipping News From the Pacific Coast Harbor
The steamer Jefferson from Skagway arrived at 4 this morning and sent passengers to Tacoma. The Soward of the Alaska Commercial made a cargo trip, and the Ceett a Norwegian ship towed to drydock for repairs after grounding. Repairs cost about 26000 dollars. The American HarPatriot chartered the Patritia and will tow her to Foster Bay. The Fairchild will transport a crew to the harbor for repairs.
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Jefferson
Skag- Way
Tacoma
Ceett
Tle
Apeer
Thitnket Conanning Compas
Fishstone
Foster Bay
Fairchild
Ea * Harbor
Prince Born to Arch Princess Ta keda’s Family
A report notes the birth of a prince to Princess Ta keda, daughter of the emperor, marking a new royal addition. Details remain brief with emphasis on lineage and imperial ties.
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Takeda
More Than One Way Is Found
A. V. Bouillon, Seattle public utilities chief, complains about a defective rail crossing. After eight months he pressed Seattle Electric to build a crossing at 13th Avenue and Jefferson, blocked by tenant leases. A nuisance arrest followed, the city revoked the spur permit, and the board will require a $50 deposit with conditions for pedestrian protection. if refused, the city may install the crossing and deduct costs.
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A. V. Boulllon
Department of Public Utilities
Bouilion
Board of Public Works
Seattle Blee Trip Company
Bouillon
Old Billy the clam dock charity tale sparks Seattle debate
An onlookers report describes an Indian vendor known as Old Billy at Colman dock who sells clams at low prices. He bargains harshly with a huckster and shortchanges a frail elderly woman, prompting sympathy and calls for scrutiny of charitable efforts and dock ethics.
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Seattle
Colman Dock
Billy
William
Hilly
Nameless Baby Left To Struggle In Renton Story
A 10 day old nameless infant is found in Renton with vulnerable prospects as the mother Elsie Faulkner pursues work in Seattle. The child’s father Robert Slavenwhite remains distant while George Long and his wife face moral dilemma. The piece critiques neglect and social indifference toward an infant with no names or baptism.
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Seattle
Star
Smithsonian Institute
Robert Slavenwhite
Bridgewater
Fisie Faulkner
Elsie Faulkner
Eisie Faulkner
C. PR
George M. Long
B. & O. Railroad
Mr. Long
Net and Lace Fabrics in Various Widths and Prices
Advertisement lists nets and laces for dresses waists and yokes in old rose wistaria and white tones. Includes 72 inch nets 6c yard bobbinets 42 inch wide 65c yard and up to 2.10 for figu
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Wistaria
Handkerchief Sale Glows with Linen and Cotton Goods
Handkerchiefs offered in pure linen for women at 64 cents each and men’s pure linen at 15 cents each with 4 to 5 inch hems. Men’s mercerized lawn handkerchiefs feature colored polka dots stripes figures or large checks priced at 10 cents for three.
Women’s Vests and Drawers in Cotton and Lace Designs
Advertisement listing women’s undergarments including pure white cotton vests in low neck sleeveless styles with lace edging and plain versions, some pink mercerized vests, and pure white cotton umbrella style drawers trimmed with lace finished with French quality.
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Fred Warren Aus
Ene Aan Crown Clothing CO
Firet Avenue
Oui
New Spring
Turrell
Burke
Cheries
Franciso Lant
Soward
Alasks fReamanty Company
Quemeenheim
Na. Wall Paper Co
Pat Ay
Seattle Electric Company
Renton
North Amertca
Northern Pacific
Columbia &T
First Ave
Columbia St
Frederick & Nelson, Inc
Stord
Hrou
Anna
Frederick & Nelson Incorporated
Rolle
Logger’ Cai Hee
Dee Dea
Mme
Paul Baclusius
Third Ave
New Post Office
Ind
Vork
Kohlert & Sons
C. H. Rose
Fuarenteet
Palnlesa
Moderna
Branet
Second and University
Stone-Fisher Co
University St
Bay
Timpahute
Presen Kavanagh Co., Inc
Johnston
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